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Luckily I tested it with water from my water heater, which was 120. That let me at least see how soft the vinyl would get when warm/hot. On brew day I monitored the chiller as I increased flow, and just kept a screw driver handy. I only had to adjust the cold side slightly, but otherwise, no...

I ended up running water through the chiller and I stopped when there were no more leaks. In this case, it seems it was as snug as it needed to be. The vinyl hosing it came with felt pretty giving, so it took more tightening than I had originally thought. I don't think the copper is pinched, at...

How did this batch ever turn out for you vtec?

Thanks for the help on this. Just gets you nervous when you spend 40+ dollars on ingredients and then overlook something so simple! Here's to hoping for a tasty brew!

Totally understood, this is something I realized too late however. So my question is — having forgotten to do clean the chiller, is it even worth waiting to see if my beer is salvageable, or even safe to drink?

I bought and assembled a 50ft immersion chiller this past week, and just used it. After searching for some tips on cleaning the chiller after use, I found a lot of people talking about how they cleaned it before they used it. I realize this is a RDWHAHB moment, but now I am uncertain how...

How did this turn out? I am a bit freaked out, seeing as I didn't clean mine prior to use, it looked pretty good as it was. I didn't build it myself, I purchased it. I am hoping that I don't get any funky off flavors, seeing as everything else in the brew session went flawlessly.

I bought an immersion cooler and want to make sure that I don't get any leaks when I use it tomorrow. I am assembling the vinyl lines and securing them, but I am never sure how tight to screw the worm clamps in. When should I stop? Also, I've read a few peoples comments that I really need...

Just yesterday I opened up my new SQ14 Bayou Classic burner. It didn't come with instructions, so I found a general purpose manual online. The directions had me to tighten the brass fitting with a wrench, so I tightened as much as I could with my hands, and finished with the wrench. I tightened...

I am going to try and transfer some beer from a sanke to corny. Reading a lot of the other threads, I have a pretty good idea what I am going to do. My questions are just these: 1) Can I get a cheaper sanke tap, say something not stainless steel, maybe nickel plated if I am only going to...

I am going to secure the lid of my keezer tonight to my 2x6's and I was wondering if I need weather-stripping on the top? The lid has a nice rubber seal around that seems to fit nice and flat on the top of the 2x6's, and I dont know if I can add the weather stripping later since that will add...

I know that people often warn of overdoing it on crystal. When does a crystal addition start to be 'too much'. What would the difference be in adding to the biscuit vs the crystal (I am assuming the crystal will be more neutral?)

Thanks for the help on this, this looks great!

I have one more chance to brew on Saturday! I am going to try and ferment with nottingham, since I know my fermentation closet is at 63 right now stable (I dont have a way to warm it). I've already made Ed Worts Haus Pale Ale, so I was considering this recipe called the Innkeepers Friend My...

That's what I am starting to understand. People seem to be having success with as little as 300gph, and certainly upward from there (1500, 2000gph). I think I might just get the 600gph pond pump and call it good!

Your pump has a removable filter in it. Do you use it while you are cleaning? Or do you run it without the filter?

I'm having a hard time finding PSI information or back pressure ability for a lot of these pumps. Would pond pumps or hyrdrofarm pumps be suited for this, however, since most of them are connected to some kind of spray head? Example: http://is.gd/VVDkNv

Thanks for the tip on this. I did want to use a spray nozzle or some kind of cap. I wasn't aware about being rated for back pressure. I'll hunt around some more.

Does the pump have to be a dirty water pump, or can it be any submersible pump? I'm worried a generic pump might leach nasties I dont want ending up in my beer (although I could just do a final rinse with non pumped water) Example of a generic pump: http://is.gd/E4wnKa

Great post, I have a few question — 1. Did you mash out or raise your temp prior to the boil? 2. Are you using a BIAB 3. How did you reduce the recipe from Brewing Classic Styles I am looking to do some small all grain batches this weekend and am interested in how you scaled this recipe!